Airports in England

Birmingham International Airport (BHX)www.bhx.co.uk is located 13km (8 miles) southeast of Birmingham.

To / from the airport: The free Air-Rail shuttle service links the airport directly to nearby Birmingham International Train Station in about two minutes. Frequent services connect Birmingham International with New Street in the city centre. Local buses link the airport to the surrounding district. National Express operates long-distance coach services. Black cabs are available on a rank outside the terminals.

Facilities: Bureau de change and ATMs, postal facilities, cafes, restaurants, bars and fast-food outlets, shops, left-luggage facility, 24-hour medical centres and a prayer room.

London City Airport (LCY):www.londoncityairport.com is 10km (6 miles) east of the City of London.

To/from the airport: Docklands Light Railway runs to the airport.

Facilities: There are shops, bars and a restaurant at City Airport, other facilities include left luggage, a mother and baby room, tourist information and business facilities including Internet and fax.

Coventry Airport (CVT):www.coventryairport.co.uk is located 6.5km (4 miles) south east of Coventry.

To/from the airport: Taxis are located outside the arrivals building. Buses operate service between Coventry city centre and the airport terminal.

Facilities:Duty-free shops, restaurants/bars, banks, bureau de change, nursery.

Nottingham East Midlands Airport (EMA):www.nottinghamema.com is located 10km (6 miles) northwest of Newcastle.

To/from the airport: There are bus services to Nottingham, Derby and Loughborough (with connections to destinations around Great Britain on the Intercity network) from outside the main Arrivals area. There is coach service between Nottingham East Midlands Airport and Bradford, Leeds, Sheffield, Chesterfield, Luton Airport, Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport. Checker Cars are the taxi concession at the airport.

Facilities: Duty-free shops, WiFi access, restaurants/bars, bureau de change, and a nursery and children's area.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW):www.gatwickairport.com is located 45km (28 miles) south of London.

To/from the airport: The Gatwick Express train runs regularly as does the Thameslink. There are more than 400 express coach service operating daily from the coach stations at both terminals. The official Gatwick Airport taxi service is provided by Checker Cars and cabs wait outside the terminal buildings, or you can reserve a cab ahead of time.

Facilities: Duty-free shops, WiFi access, restaurants/bars, bureau de change, and a nursery and children's area

London Heathrow Airport (LHR):www.heathrowairport.com is located 25km (15 miles) west of London.

To/from the airport: The non-stop train service to London Paddington Station takes 15-20 minutes. The airport is also on the London Underground's Piccadilly Line, which can take passengers into central London. Numerous local buses stop at the central bus station and Terminal 4. Coaches connect the airport to more than 500 destinations throughout the UK. London's licensed black cabs serve London Heathrow Airport and are available outside all the terminals.

Facilities: Duty-free shops, WiFi access, restaurants/bars, banks, bureau de change, nursery.

Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA):www.lbia.co.uk is located 18km (11 miles) northwest of Leeds and 11km (7 miles) north of Bradford.

To/from the airport: Bus service operates between the airport and Leeds city centre rail and bus stations and Otley. There is also a regular bus service running daily between the airport and Bradford City Centre Transport Interchange. Taxis are available outside the airport Arrival terminal.

Facilities: Duty-free shops, WiFi access, restaurants/bars, banks, bureau de change, nursery.

London Luton Airport (LTN):www.london-luton.com is located 51km (32 miles) northeast of London.

To/from the airport: Luton Airport Parkway Station is connected to the terminal by a free shuttle bus service. Taxis operate from the airport. Free Luton Airport Express shuttle buses run to/from the Luton Airport Parkway Station. Bus services connect the airport with the surrounding areas.

Facilities: Duty-free shops, WiFi access, restaurants/bars, bureau de change, and a nursery and children's area.

Manchester Airport (MAN):www.manchesterairport.co.uk is located 17km (10 miles) southwest of Manchester.

To/from the airport: Manchester Airport's new rail, coach and bus interchange, known as The Station, is connected to all three terminals via the Skylink moving walkway system. Trains operate to Manchester Airport from many stations in northern England and the Midlands. Taxis are available outside or near the Arrivals hall of each terminal. The airport's bus network provides direct services to many local centres, as well as to other towns and cities.

Facilities: Duty-free shops, WiFi access, restaurants/bars, bureau de change, and a nursery and children's area.

Newcastle Airport (NCL):www.newcastleairport.com is 10km (6 miles) northwest of the city centre.

To/from the airport: The Tyne and Wear Metro connects the Newcastle area with the airport. The nearest railway station is Newcastle Central linked by the Metro. Local bus services run. Taxis are available.

Facilities: Shops, bars, restaurants. Other facilities include a bank, bureau de change, ATMs, left luggage, baby care rooms, and a children's play area. There is a business facility in the main terminal equipped with fax, photocopier and Internet access.